Keri Gray, Author at NAMED Advocates

Feb 20

A flyer that says, Celebrating 5 years of building for racial and disability inclusion. This week on February 18, 2025, I celebrate 5 years of entrepreneurship and service. Read my latest blog on the direction of this work in the face of DEIA attacks.

Celebrating 5 Years of Building for Racial Justice & Disability Inclusion

By Keri Gray Press No Comments

Celebrating 5 years of impact, Ignite by Keri Gray is proving that racial justice and disability inclusion are more than just buzzwords—they’re a movement. In a time when DEI is…

Dec 19

A purple press release graphic that says “NAMED Advocates Awarded $1 Million Grant by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to Rethink Language in Science.” There is an image of Jeanie Kim, Keri Gray, and Andra Stratton from left to right. There is an image of the NAMED Advocates and CZI logos on the bottom of the flyer.

NAMED Advocates Awarded $1 Million Grant by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to Rethink Language in Science

By Keri Gray Press One Comment

NAMED Advocates is thrilled to announce the receipt of a $1 million grant from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to support our “Rethinking Language in Science” project. This initiative aims to…

Mar 23

Racism + Ableism: How can you fight it?

By Keri Gray Intersectional Justice No Comments

In this eye-opening exploration, we define racism and ableism, shedding light on how these intersecting forms of discrimination impact individuals and communities.

Nov 29

An orange gradient flyer that says Accessibility a Basic Understanding. There is a photo of Keri Gray on the right side of the image.

A Basic Understanding of Accessibility

By Keri Gray Education, Culture, and Public Representation No Comments

In the United States, over 25% of people have a disability. Our colleagues, community members, and families most likely have at least one person with a disability. So what qualifies…

Jul 18

An image of Keri in a yellow shirt and brown skirt. You see her prosthetic on her right leg. She is surrounded by a grassy background. The title reads Bodily Autonomy Lessons, 5 Black Women Who Taught Me.

5 Black Women Who Taught Me About Bodily Autonomy

By Keri Gray Education, Culture, and Public Representation No Comments

Especially since the ADA, many people with disabilities & people of color have unapologetically claimed their bodily autonomy. However, our society has also stripped bodily autonomy from our communities. This…

Jun 27

A blue flower with a group of people engaging in discussion over brunch. The flyer says Our Presence is Our Power, a dynamic two-day event that will empower disabled leaders of color and BIPOC allies to drive meaningful change.

The BIPOC Disability Justice Summit: Our Presence is Our Power

By Keri Gray Events No Comments

Are you an advocate for disability justice who recognizes the barriers and challenges that individuals with disabilities face on a daily basis? Is it challenging to identify effective strategies to…

Jun 17

Black Disabled People During Juneteenth

By Keri Gray Education, Culture, and Public Representation No Comments

Our understanding of Juneteenth largely comes from stories that are told by abled-bodied people. This tutorial discusses Juneteenth through the eyes of Black disabled leaders and helps you grapple with…

Jun 15

Shows the back of Black man wearing a Black jacket with white letters that say "Let Black Boys Be." There is text at the bottom that says Reading List: Disability Justice

Disability Justice Reading List_2023

By Keri Gray Education, Culture, and Public Representation No Comments

The objective of this reading list is to provide an overview of reading and video materials about various aspects of disability justice.

Nov 06

The Past, Present, & Future of Disability Justice

By Keri Gray Education, Culture, and Public Representation No Comments

Common misconceptions from appropriation of Disability Justice by Deanna Parvin Yadollahi Because of the misappropriation of it by White, Cis, Straight Disabled people, when people hear the words “Disability Justice”…

Dec 06

Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.

Bruce Kelley

By Keri Gray Education, Culture, and Public Representation No Comments

37, Washington PA. Bruce was shot by police while walking away on Jan. 31, 2016. While having a beer with his dad, Bruce who had schizophrenia, He was pepper-sprayed, chased…

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